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The traffic light was born out of the need to manage increasing traffic in urban areas during the late 19th century. As cities grew and horse-drawn carriages, and later automobiles, became more common, the resulting chaos at intersections necessitated a system to regulate vehicle and pedestrian movement. The first electric traffic light was invented by Garrett Morgan in 1923, designed to improve safety and efficiency on the roads. This innovation aimed to reduce accidents and streamline traffic flow.

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